Maury

Maury is a surname of French origin that is also used as a given name or nickname in English-speaking contexts. As a given name, Maury is commonly a shortened form of Maurice and can be used independently.

Among its bearers with public recognition is Maury Povich (born 1939), an American television host best known for The Maury Show, a long-running daytime talk program featuring paternity tests and relationship segments.

Geographically, Maury appears in United States place names, including Maury County, Tennessee, and the Maury River in Virginia. Both are named after individuals bearing the Maury surname, reflecting the historical practice of using surnames in toponymy.

In onomastics, Maury illustrates the transfer of a French-origin name into English usage. The surname continues to appear in family names and in various created or named places, preserving the link to its historical roots while existing in contemporary contexts.